THE LEGAL STUFF
We have received many questions from fellow practitioners, students, and clients regarding their rights, and laws that apply in the holistic health field. This page is our attempt to answer those questions. We are not lawyers, nor do we pretend to have all of the answers. We would also like to state that:
1.We are not licensed physicians (Medical Doctors).
2. Our treatments/sessions are alternative or complementary to healing arts services licensed by the state.
3. The services that we provide are not licensed by the state and they are not required to be.
Holistic Wellness Practitioner’s
CODE OF ETHICS
Personal Responsibility:
· A Practitioner agrees to take care of their own health and well-being and to treat their mind, body, and spirit with love and respect.
· A Practitioner agrees to always strive for greater self-knowledge and spiritual growth to ensure that the purest possible healing energy, information and treatment are provided to each client.
Clients Rights:
· A Practitioner will respect the client’s choices.
· A Practitioner is committed to providing compassion and respect for human dignity.
· A Practitioner will refrain from criticism or judgment of other healing modalities.
Client Care:
· A Practitioner agrees to always to provide healing treatments using appropriate techniques.
· A Practitioner shall conduct each treatment in a professional manner.
· A Practitioner agrees to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients receiving treatments, and to uphold honesty and integrity in his or her practice and client relationships.
· A Practitioner shall be sensitive to the boundary and needs of each individual client.
Confidently:
· Practitioners agree that any information that is discussed with a client within the context of a session is confidential between the practitioner and client.
· This information will not be released nor discussed with a third party, unless given permission by the client.
The Session:
· A Practitioner agrees to provide each client a brief oral description of what may happen during a session, before the session begins.
· Clients shall be told that the treatment does not ensure a cure, nor is it a substitute for medical or professional care by licensed health care professionals.
· A Practitioner agrees to refer client with physical or mental illnesses to licensed health care professionals whenever appropriate.
· A Practitioner shall not act in any professional capacity for which a license is required, should he or she not possess that license.
· A Practitioner shall not diagnose nor prescribe, unless licensed, and shall not steer the client away from any care by a licensed health care provider, and shall not otherwise interfere with treatment by any licensed health care provider.
A Clients Responsibilities :
· Clients share with Practitioners the responsibility for their own health and well-being.
· The client has the responsibility to be truthful and express concerns clearly to their practitioner.
California Health Freedom Coalition (SB-577) law recognizes the professional legitimacy of alternative and complementary health care practitioners and healers allowing them to be able to legally provide and advertise their services in California.
Medical Disclaimer: The information and/or alternative services only and are not a substitute for diagnosis and treatment by a physician. This website is a work-in-progress, and is our attempt to bring you alternative services and reference material on the healing arts/home remedies/natural cures/etc. The information, products, and services on these pages are designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. However, they are not intended as a substitute for any treatment that has been prescribed by your doctor. You must take full responsibility for your health. If you believe you have a medical or mental problem, please seek medical evaluation. Total Life Center, Total Life Coaching, Total Life Care & TLC Reiki Society disclaims any responsibility for any adverse effects that may result from your use of the information, products, or services contained within these pages.
